The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1887-09-02
The Governors Proclamation.

Governor Lloyd las issued the following
proclamation
1.-The authorities Of the several states OF
this Union have resolved to celebrate the Cen
tennial anniversary of the framing and pro-
mitigation of the Constitution of the United
St ates at Philadelphia on the 18th, 10th and
18th da VS. of September next by suitable GER
emones," including military display. since
the Inauguration of the proposed celebration,
with the exception of Maryland the IL orlgi-
nal states have met and made suitable appro-
priations to secure the presence OF their troops
in Philadelphia. Without legislative enact
ment there are no funds available III this state
to defrav the expense of transportation and
substance Of the Maryland militia. Had there
been a session of the Legislature, no doubt,
sum sufficient to give Mary land proper rep
resentation would have been cheertully voted
by that body. As it is, | appeal to the patrio-
tsm and iberality of our citizens for an ad-
vance or contribution of $1,000, which, by
economical exp nditure, may meet the neces-
sary demands. Though no guarantee OF re-
payment of this money can be offered, l have
faith in the public spirit of the people and
will recommend in my message to their repre-.
sentatiyes, the next Legislature, All appropria-
ton to reimburse all who may contribute.
The Centennial is national in character and
was originated, at the suggestion OF New Jer-
sew, by the - original states. Pride in our
state and the institutions of our country, made
glorious by The adoption of the instrument
whose centennial We celebrate, justities the
Lope of prompt response to this appeal.
Let MS unite with our sister states in some
substantial and patiotc tt stimonal Of our ap-
probation Of the blessings that have followed
within the last 100 years OF republican gov
eminent, as defined by the Constitution of
1877.
hereby appoint and request General Clin-
ton p. Paine. Hon. John l.. Thomas, Hon.
George May. Harry Parr ESQ.,, and John h.
Shaw, ESQ Of Baltimore City, to act as a
committee to solicit and receive all moneys
contributed for the purpose herein proclaimed.
The committee appointed by the Governor
to solicit and receive subscriptions held pre-
liminary meeting Oh Wednesday, and stated
that they expected to raise the s. ,OOJ necessa-
ry. Ger. Paine, who is chairman ofthe mil
i.ary committee, reported that the committee,
held meeting in Philadelphia OH Monday,
and that $40 troops would march in the pa
rade on the 10th under command Of Gen.
Sheridan. This includes 400 marines. two
| battaliohs artillery, two squadrons artillery
and large number of sailors, besides the
State national guards. The cadets from va
rious military schools and some other sources
would swell the number to 10000. The num-
Der going from Baltimore will be 1000 mus
ke.s, or about 200 men all told, and arr ange-
ments were make yesterday looking to trans
portation of the horses Of the Governor, staff
and military sfiiceis. The Fifth Regiment.
Baltimore Light Infantry, and the commands
of Colonel H. kyd Douglas, Col. Wardwell
and other Mary land soldiers, including the
colored Baltimore Rifles, under Captain Geo.
n. Matthews, will GO.